Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care

By Diana J. Mason, PhD, RN, FAAN & Adriana Perez

Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health Care, 8th Edition is the definitive guide for understanding how policy, politics, and advocacy shape nursing practice and health care systems. Widely adopted in undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, this authoritative textbook equips nurses with the knowledge and skills needed to influence health policy at local, national, and global levels.

Emphasizing the nurse’s role as a leader, advocate, and change agent, the 8th Edition addresses today’s complex health care environment while encouraging political engagement, ethical leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

What This Book Does

This book explains how health policy is created, implemented, and evaluated—and how nurses can actively participate in political processes to improve patient outcomes, population health, and health equity. It blends theory with real-world examples to prepare nurses for meaningful policy influence.

What This Book Covers

• Foundations of health policy and political systems
• The nurse’s role in policy development and advocacy
• Health care financing and reimbursement models
• Quality, safety, access to care, and population health
• Ethics, social justice, and health equity
• Global health policy and international perspectives
• Leadership, coalition building, and lobbying strategies
• Future trends in health care and nursing policy

Key Features of the 8th Edition

• Updated policy content reflecting current reforms and regulatory changes
• Real-world case studies highlighting nurse-led policy impact
• Strong advocacy-focused approach encouraging political engagement
• Interprofessional perspective across health disciplines
• Educational tools including learning objectives and discussion questions

Who Should Use This Book?

• Undergraduate and graduate nursing students
• Nurse leaders and health care administrators
• Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs)
• Public health and community health nurses
• Nursing educators and faculty
• Health policy and advocacy professionals

An essential resource for preparing nurses to lead and influence health policy.
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